Laying out the rectangular opening on all three piecesPlease watch this video to help you layout your lines correctly. Remember a mistake here will result in a bad puzzle. Take you time and be as accurate as possible.
You will Need Pencil Square Ruler Three blocks of wood |
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Laying out the small side openings on block two and three.This video shows you how to layout the small opening in the second and third pieces of the puzzle. Again be as accurate as possible.
You will Need Pencil Ruler Square Two of the blocks from the last step |
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USING the drill pressThe Drill Press is a great machine for a wood and metal shop. However it does have spinning parts which can make it a dangerous machine. You should watch the Drill Press Safety video prior to using this machine. This machine has been set up with a back stop which prevents a piece from spinning if does get loose. You may wish to clamp the work piece down pending on user experience. Follow your machines user manual.
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Using the scroll sawIn this step you will use the scroll saw to cut out the shapes. Make sure that you follow your lines. Keep the blade on the scrap side of the line which in this case is piece in the middle. Crossing that line will ruin your puzzle. If it looks like you are going to go across the line turn the piece in the direction that steers the blade in the correct direction. Do Not push sideways on the blade that will ruin the blade and possible break it. Use the holes that yo drilled in the last step when making the 90 degree turns.
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